Why Is Ikea’s Design Process So Slow?

10/14/2013 9:23AM

While some car companies can design a new sedan in about three years and smartphone makers can churn out a new handset in six months, it takes IKEA half a decade to create a new kitchen. Ellen Jervell finds out why.

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